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The
purpose of this Code of Ethics is to set forth
principles of practice that the TarTan Gordon Setter
Club would have its members strive towards in the
preservation of the quality of the Gordon Setter,
the protection of the Gordon Setter, and to promote
good sportsmanship in exhibiting, breeding, judging,
and selling Gordon setters.
Members should acknowledge that this Code of Ethics
is a commitment to a high standard of practice in
owning, breeding, and promoting Gordon Setters. It
should be understood that ethics cannot be legislated
and most members intend to do what is right.
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will strive to: |
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Serve
as an example of good sportsmanship in every aspect
of the sport of dogs. Encourage new owners by sharing
knowledge and expertise. Members will refrain from
knowingly making unfair or unfounded statements
about the dogs or practices of others.
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Understand
the basic laws of genetics, and the Gordon Setter
Standard, and to breed only with the intention
of improving the breed. To recognize that the reputation
and health of the Gordon Setter rests in the hands
of its breeders.
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Promote
the Gordon Setter’s natural abilities. |
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Exercise
extreme caution when advertising or selling Gordon
Setters. Do not knowingly sell to commercial breeders,
pet retailers, research laboratories, or offer
a dog as a prize for raffles or auctions, or any
other such undertaking. To follow good business
practices and ethics in sales and breeding contracts,
and to honor all agreements. To be honest and forthright
with potential buyers as well as when negotiating
a breeding with another owner.
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To
accept the premise that by breeding a litter, those
dogs’ welfare become a member’s responsibility
throughout their lifetimes.
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